Buttermilk Pancakes
Fluffy, tangy pancakes with a classic golden-brown finish.
- Cuisine American
- Course Breakfast
- Prep 10 min
- Cook 15 min
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Clean swaps
How we upgrade the restaurant version with better ingredients.
- all-purpose flour → organic sprouted grain flour — Replaces refined wheat with a nutrient-dense, minimally processed whole grain that supports blood sugar stability.
- granulated sugar → organic coconut sugar — Eliminates refined white sugar in favor of an organic alternative with a lower glycemic index and fewer chemical processing steps.
- baking powder → aluminum-free baking powder — Avoids synthetic chemicals and metallic residues commonly found in standard commercial leavening agents.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and grease a large griddle or non-stick skillet.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, milk, and melted butter until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat the griddle to medium-high heat over the stove.
- Ladle 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake, spacing them out.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
FAQ
What type of butter is best for this recipe?
Choose grass-fed, organic butter to ensure high Omega-3 content and a clean fat profile free from industrial hormones.
Can I make these pancakes dairy-free?
Yes, substitute the buttermilk and whole milk with an organic nut milk (like cashew or almond) and use organic coconut oil instead of butter.
Cooked it?
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